Neither the Raiders or Chargers seasons are going as planned. Both were suppossed to be Super Bowl contenders. Los Angeles is still in the mix. However, they lost two of three. The 49ers and Chiefs reminded the Bolts that they are not quite elite. Vegas has won thr last two games. They are on the… Continue reading Keys to getting a third-straight win
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Keys For Battling The Mack Attack And More From A Weird Week For Raider Nation
Forget about the Raiders and Chargers on Monday Night. It is not worth remembering the poor line play, ineffective running game and our QB falling into old ways. Vegas got 21-0 skunked in the first half after the lightning delay. They came out and made plays but they never really got the offense rolling on… Continue reading Keys For Battling The Mack Attack And More From A Weird Week For Raider Nation
Goodbye to Khalil Mack + Raiders versus Rams
Imagine going off the grid and coming back to a bunch of text messages, group chats and push alerts saying the unthinkable was done. That’s exactly how I found out Khalil Mack was traded and I still can’t believe it. Seeing Mack in a Bears uniform felt like a slap in my face each time.… Continue reading Goodbye to Khalil Mack + Raiders versus Rams
Five Questions headed into the final preseason game
Questions ahead of the Raiders final preseason game of the season versus the Seahawks at 7 PM today. First question, where is Khalil Mack? Odell Beckham Jr. got his deal. Aaron Donald is getting his deal. Even Le’veon Bell is expected to end his deal. Yet, we’re still hearing rumors about how Khalil Mack and… Continue reading Five Questions headed into the final preseason game
Pay Khalil Mack
The Raiders need to quit playing and pay Khalil Mack. How has his holdout for a new deal persisted this long? Amy Trask, former No. 2 of this prestigious organization, broke down how extensions work. She was perplexed as to why the Raiders hadn’t gotten a deal done. What makes it even crazier is that… Continue reading Pay Khalil Mack
Oakland Raiders: Why the Silver and Black should keep defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
It is pretty easy to list off the reasons why the Oakland Raiders should not keep defensive coördinator Ken Norton Jr. A recent Just Blog Baby article makes a compelling argument for firing Norton Jr. Additionally, head coach Jack Del Rio called out the defense it in his closing press conference. “There were far too… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Why the Silver and Black should keep defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
Oakland Raiders: Keys to beating the Carolina Panthers
Last week, the Oakland Raiders nearly suffered a letdown. The Houston Texans led throughout the Monday Night Football matchup in Mexico City. However, the Raiders found a way to win. This week, the Raiders can not rely on the same heroics. Despite their record, the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers (4-6) still have the reigning… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Keys to beating the Carolina Panthers
Oakland Raiders: Midseason Awards
The Oakland Raiders (7-2) entered their bye week with a first place spot in the AFC West, fresh off a win over their AFC West rival the Denver Broncos. It was a long week for Raiders Nation. Besides not having a game last week, they watched as the Kansas City Chiefs and Broncos both escaped… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Midseason Awards
Oakland Raiders: Turn up or Turn Down from Week 4
The Oakland Raiders secured their third road victory of the 2016 season via a defeat of the previously undefeated Baltimore Ravens. Here are more lessons from the 28-27 victory. Turn Up: 3-1 overall record for the 2016 season. The Raiders have a chance to go 3-1 for the 1st time since 2002 when they started… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Turn up or Turn Down from Week 4
Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more
The Oakland Raiders finished minicamp a couple of weeks ago. Here is my take on the biggest headlines since then. Matt McGloin Raiders QB Matt McGloin started minicamp as the No. 3 quarterback, behind Connor Cook. My Take: It should not come as a surprise. McGloin was drafted by the previous regime. He is a… Continue reading Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more